Spark stories - Page 24

Spark has successfully tested high-definition voice and video calling over a 4G mobile network, and says this marks the start of a digital network.

Retail internet prices in New Zealand are being pushed up by high wholesale charges, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

Spark New Zealand has announced it will begin offering smart home security services later this year, and this week has launched 'Morepork'.

The buyback aims to return Spark's gearing to a more appropriate level after the sale of Telecom Rentals and its share of Telecom Cook Islands.

With the launch of Spark’s app store last week, the drive for ISPs/telcos to find new sources of revenue was once again on display.

Spark New Zealand begins trials for new wireless broadband product, promising faster speeds and affordable service for rural customers.

Spark Digital has launched a fully integrated software-as-a-service marketplace enabling businesses to buy and manage software from an app store.

Spark has deployed 4G to its 150th mobile site over the 700MHz spectrum on its Hangatiki site, marking what it says is a key milestone for Waikato.

Two Degrees is still burning cash but has once again reduced its financial losses, recording a $33.6 million net loss for calendar 2014.

Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.

Spark calls on ComCom to end 'deafening silence' and front up on proposed price increases as BeCounted campaign attracts more than 3000 submissions.

More than 1000 people have provided submissions to the Commerce Commission calling for a reduction in copper wholesale charges.

The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.

Popular streaming service Netflix has released findings on how Kiwi internet providers stack up in regards to streaming speeds.

Bigpipe enters Wellington's market with its targeted growth plan, aiming to expand further into Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, and Palmerston North.

Spark rallies Kiwis to question ComCom's proposed broadband price hike—InternetNZ backs move against 'excessive' fees.

Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.

Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.

Following the devastating earthquake, Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees have today announced they will credit the costs of calls and texts to Nepal.

Spark has slipped from being NZ’s largest listed company, as investors mull its transformation away from telecoms & the risk of increased competition.